AI: The Tool, Not the Movie
“The development of full artificial intelligence (AI) could spell the end of the human race. It would take off on its own and re-design itself… Read More »AI: The Tool, Not the Movie
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Data Economic Force Multiplier
In complex systems, not all parts or components are of equal value. Some parts or components can have an oversized influence on the overall system’s performance to achieve specific outcomes. These parts or components are known as force multipliers
We Live in a Bayesian World
“Fail fast, pivot, and try again” is the heart of learning. And in knowledge-based industries, the economies of learning are more powerful than the economies… Read More »We Live in a Bayesian World
What’s the Value of my Data? Today’s Most Critical Yet Hard to Answer Question
What’s the value of my data? Today’s most critical question to which every organization should know the answer still goes unanswered in an age where the world’s most valuable resource is data.
What Do NBA Champions and CDOs have in Common? Success Requires Being 2-way Players
The Golden State Warriors won the 2022 National Basketball Association (NBA) title for many reasons. Having one of the top 10 players in NBA history… Read More »What Do NBA Champions and CDOs have in Common? Success Requires Being 2-way Players
Critical Role of Analytic Profiles in Developing Data Products
The tech industry is abuzz with hyped up pontifications and bold predictions of the business-changing potential of Data Products. I could not be happier as… Read More »Critical Role of Analytic Profiles in Developing Data Products
Wanna become Value-driven? Time for a Culture Shift!
I am honored to collaborate on this week’s blog with Fran Willis White, an industry expert on the role of change leadership and employee empowerment… Read More »Wanna become Value-driven? Time for a Culture Shift!
Data & Analytics Recession Playbook: Make Your Data Work Harder…And Smarter!
With a potential recession lurking on the horizon, 99% of companies will make the same old “safe” mistakes: hunker down, let people go, shrink, and… Read More »Data & Analytics Recession Playbook: Make Your Data Work Harder…And Smarter!
Blueprint for Building a Data Product Business
Note: I got feedback that my Data Product Blueprint process in Figure 7 was waterfall, not agile. Totally agree and that’s my bad. I’ve updated… Read More »Blueprint for Building a Data Product Business
Building Value-driven Data Strategy: Use Case Approach – Part 2
In Part 1 of the blog series on building a value-driven data strategy, I discussed the challenges associated with framing the data strategy process as… Read More »Building Value-driven Data Strategy: Use Case Approach – Part 2